Satisfies General Education requirement:
No

Grading options:
A-F (default), P-NP

Repeats available for credit: 0

Approved delivery mode:
Face-to-Face, Hybrid

Recommended

Course Description

Introduces basic first aid knowledge in the home, work, and community environment. Students gain knowledge and skills to perform Health Care Provider Level BLS and AED for adults/children/infants. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid card and an AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider card. Recommend: RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Students must pass the written exam at the level required by the American Heart Association and prove competency of ALL skills by completing/performing required steps on American Heart Association skills checklists for this training.

Course Activities and Design

Lectures

Videos

Skill application

Individual and group demonstrations

Case studies - scenarios

Communication skills

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Recognize and provide care for various types of respiratory emergencies

Provide appropriate care for shock and heart attack

Know general care for wounds and demonstrate care skills

Recognize burn emergencies and provide care

Understand and provide care for heat and cold emergencies

Recognize and provide care for sudden illness situations

Recognize and provide care for bone and joint injuries

Understand appropriate use of AED technology

Recognize and provide care for cardiac emergencies for adult, child, and infant

Differentiate cardiac care scenarios and determine best care plan

Demonstrate Professional CPR skills

Department Notes

Covers citizen level first aid knowledge and skills to provide first aid care to persons injured in an accident or stricken by sudden illness in an environment where help is immediately available. In addition, Health Care Provider BLS/AED level information and skill sets are presented.

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